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Service of the Falkland Islands
Falkland Islands Courts & Tribunals Service. Access court lists, judgments,
legal aid info, and guidance for criminal, civil and family cases.
COURT LIST
| Below are the court listings for matters before the court. The list is updated each week by 4pm on Friday. The courts service uses their best endeavours to provide lists which are free of errors but give no warranty as to their accuracy. The list is subject to change at short notice at the discretion of the Court |
| FAMILY HEARINGS ARE CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC |
| WEEK COMMENCING 13th July 2026 |
| Date & Time | Court | Prosecutor/Applicant/ Appellant | Defendant/Respondent | Details | Result |
| 14 July 2026 10:00 AM | Magistrate’s Court | The Crown | Sean Mark Benjamin | MC/CRIM/07/26 Sexual Touching of a Child x 2 Trial (Day 1) | |
| 15 July 2026 10:00 AM | Magistrate’s Court | The Crown | Sean Mark Benjamin | MC/CRIM/07/26 Sexual Touching of a Child x 2 Trial (Day 2) | |
| 16 July 2026 10:00 AM | Magistrate’s Court | The Crown | Sean Mark Benjamin | MC/CRIM/07/26 Sexual Touching of a Child x 2 Trial (Day 3) | |
| 17 July 2026 8:00 AM | Supreme Court | Kenda Hoyles | Benjamin Noel Hoyles | SC/CIV/05/26 Decree Nisi Pronouncement | |
| 17 July 2026 9:00 AM | Summary Court | The Crown | Glynis Newman | SUM/CRIM/16/26 Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Plea hearing |
| WEEK COMMENCING 06th July 2026 |
| Date & Time | Court | Prosecutor/Applicant/ Appellant | Defendant/Respondent | Details | Result |
| 06 July 2026 10:00 AM | Magistrate’s Court | The Crown | Brayan Romero | MC/CRIM/03/26 Fraudulent Evasion of the Prohibition of Importation of Tetrahydrocannabinol Sentencing | 3 years imprisonment, prosecution costs £750 |
| 08 July 2026 09:00 AM | Summary Court | The Crown | Matthew John Newton | SC/CRIM/15/26 Causing unnecessary suffering to a child Pre-Sentence Report Hearing | Community Order (12 months): -Supervision Requirement (12 months) -Unpaid Work Requirement (200 hours) Prosecution costs £150 |
| 08 July 2026 10:00 AM | Summary Court | Anya Bull (Stanley Arms T/A Family Arms) | SUM/LIC/21/26 Part V Restaurant Licence | Licence granted | |
| 10 July 2026 9:00 AM | Summary Court | The Crown | Harrison Law | SUM/CRIM/17/26 1.Common Assault 2.Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm Plea hearing | Bail without conditions granted. Matter sent to the Magistrate’s Court for a Plea and Trial Preparation Hearing on 03 August 2026 at 10:30am. |
| 10 July 2026 9:00 AM | Summary Court | The Crown | Mandy McRae | SUM/CRIM/18/26 Common Assault Plea hearing | Fine £75 £150 prosecution costs |
NOTICES
LIQUOR LICENSING
It has come to the Court’s attention that there are occasions where licenses and extensions have been applied for but not collected, yet the events have continued.
Please note:
Licenses are NOT in force unless the fee is paid, and the licence is collected!
The licence MUST be displayed on the premises during the period for which the application has been made! Failure to do so could lead to action being taken, including the revocation of the premises licence or the early termination of the event for which the licence has been applied
| Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received by the Clerk of the Summary Court and shall be dealt with by the Clerk without a hearing unless any person wishing to object notifies the court by: |
| Application Type | Event Details | Applicant | Case Number | Objection Deadline |
INFORMATION
The videos below offer practical guidance for anyone navigating the court system. The Legal Aid video explains who qualifies, how to apply, and what support is available. The Financial Relief video outlines the steps involved in seeking financial support during family proceedings. Together, they provide a clear overview of the assistance you may be entitled to.
All about Legal Aid
Financial Relief
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the Courts & Tribunals Department
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